Comparison

Turnado vs MangledVerb

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Turnado

This app offers real-time audio manipulation with a variety of dynamic effects. Control multiple parameters with intuitive one-knob actions, perfect for live performance and sound design. Create unique and extreme audio transformations with ease.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect audio manipulation
  • Real-time control
  • 4 XY-Pads for simultaneous effect control
  • Integrated player and recorder
  • Full MIDI support
  • Dictator mode for animating multiple effects
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Turnado is a revolutionary multi-effect tool, crafted especially for massive real-time audio manipulation. It combines unique and dynamic effects with the most intuitive and immediate control you can imagine. Just turn it on and crank it up. Take it to the stage and unleash Turnado’s true power. With instant access to eight effects and immediate control over key parameters, Turnado is guaranteed to cause devastation on the dance floor, shredding beats and crunking breaks to insane proportions. Features at a Glance: • Audio Unit v3 Plugin & Standalone App • 4 XY-Pads to control 2 Effects simultaneously (X,Y) • Integrated Player (Music Library, Factory Loops) • Integrated Recorder (options: Start/Stop/Sync/Length) • Live Modus (Inputs & Outputs selectable) • Auria Plug-In • AudioCopy / AudioShare import • AudioCopy / AudioShare / Soundcoud / Dropbox export • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Extern) • Midi Clock Sync The idea is simple: Turn a knob and the effect is on. Turn the knob further to adjust effect parameters and apply modulations. Turn the knob down and the effect is off. With its instantaneous, one-knob, multi-parameter modulation features, Turnado will lay waste to the audio landscape. Giving you the power to crunch, chop, twist, mash and elevate your music to new levels, Turnado will have you creating wicked new sounds that will blow any crowd away. Unlocking the power of your MIDI controller each effect requires only one knob to control it. Underneath this simplicity lies a matrix of effect parameters and modulation engines, all controlled by the main knob. This control matrix provides serious depth to the plugin and gives you the ability to create original and truly unique effect programs. If the power of one-knob action still doesn’t rock your boat, the awesome "Dictator" mode will sink your battleship. It allows you to animate all the main knobs and run that animation with just one fader. That’s one fader, controlling up to 8 different effects, with potentially hundreds of parameter changes! Turnado’s primary focus is on beat manipulation, so you will find lots of loopers, slicers and grain tools in the rack. Alongside these beat-mashing effects are an arsenal of distortions and filters as well as first-class delays and reverbs. With extensive modulation possibilities each effect can produce millions of unbelievable variations that can be morphed and twisted into something new every time you tweak those knobs. Turnado will inspire you again and again, delivering completely new variations of your original sounds and grooves every time, so what are you waiting for…turn it on.

About

MangledVerb

This audio effect app blends rich reverb with intense distortion to create a wide range of sounds, from ambient textures to chaotic mangled audio. It offers extensive controls for shaping instruments and vocals, with features optimized for live performance.

Highlights
  • Rich reverb and devastating distortion
  • Create ambient soundscapes or mangled chaos
  • Smooth clipping to hard-ripping overdrive
  • Wobble control for spooky effects
  • The Ribbon for live parameter manipulation
  • Hotswitch for instant parameter changes
  • Flexible I/O options (Mono/Stereo)
  • MIDI control and Tap Tempo for live use
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MangledVerb is a unique effect combining a rich reverb with devastating distortion. It’s capable of creating everything from granular ambience and moody auras to sound-sculpting mangled chaos. Transform your instruments and vocals with this classic Eventide effect. Features: - Create out-of-this world-soundscapes by turning up Size and Overdrive. - Smoothly morph from soft-clipping to hard-ripping overdrive. - Use the Wobble control to create spookiness. - Use The Ribbon control to easily manipulate multiple parameters in a live situation. - Program the Hotswitch to instantly change multiple parameters at once. - Flexible I/O: Mono-In/Mono-Out, Mono-In/Stereo-Out or Stereo-In/Stereo-Out. - Optimized for live use with MIDI control of The Ribbon and Tap Tempo for quick meta-control on the fly. - Use Mixlock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone App.

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Verdict

The call

Turnado and MangledVerb both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Turnado's written reviews are positive against 0% of MangledVerb's. Turnado also leads on price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). MangledVerb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Turnado is free to download; MangledVerb costs $14.99 up front. Turnado sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MangledVerb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Turnado against 4.6 for MangledVerb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Turnado's written reviews are positive against 0% of MangledVerb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turnado ships an update every 6 weeks, MangledVerb every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Turnado versus MangledVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurnadoMangledVerb
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (63 ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHEventide

Customer experience

Turnado

All ratings63 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative14.4%

MangledVerb

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Turnado

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on startup with splash screen freeze
  • Presets disappear after app updates
  • Audio crackling and skipping during playback
  • Won't load as AUv3 in certain DAWs (AUM)
  • Incompatible with iPad 3 and older devices
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  • Audio import failures causing app crashes
  • Audiobus compatibility issues
  • Parameter jumping when using MIDI controllers in C2 range
  • Spectralizer effect causes excessive CPU usage and crackling
  • Inconsistent touch detection for dragging effects
  • State saving issues with Audiobus
  • App doesn't appear in GarageBand as AUv3
  • Startup noise on some devices

Requested features

13 requests
  • Modern UI redesign with larger interface elements
  • Landscape orientation mode
  • Gesture recording capability
  • Global module on/off toggle that persists across presets
  • Return-to-zero option for effect knobs
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  • Audio Units (AUv3) support for wider DAW compatibility
  • iPhone support
  • Soundcloud upload integration
  • Visual song progress bar with markers
  • Dropbox file sharing integration
  • Reverse X-axis and Y-axis control option
  • In-app manual and help documentation
  • Landscape mode for better screen utilization

MangledVerb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Turnado

One-time1
  • Turnado Full Version$24.99
None

MangledVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Turnado free?
Turnado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MangledVerb free?
MangledVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Turnado or MangledVerb?
MangledVerb is rated higher. Turnado averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while MangledVerb averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Turnado or MangledVerb have ads?
Neither Turnado nor MangledVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Turnado or MangledVerb?
Turnado ships an update every 6 weeks, and MangledVerb every 14 months. Most recently, Turnado was updated on August 9, 2026 and MangledVerb on September 21, 2026.

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